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LG52 SJX

2002 Yamaha XV250

Black Petrol 248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

30,056 mi
Last recorded30,056 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Yamaha XV25012,001 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG52 SJX
MakeYamaha
ModelXV250
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine248cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 30,056 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2025 30,056 miles

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 17 Jun 2019 28,690 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2019 28,684 miles

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Jun 2018 27,261 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 20 Jun 2018 27,261 miles

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen wrong way (4.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 10 Mar 2015 24,310 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake master cylinder fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 10 Mar 2015 24,310 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake master cylinder fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 27 Mar 2014 23,068 miles

Front Brake master cylinder fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 27 Mar 2014 23,068 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Front Brake master cylinder fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 28 Mar 2013 20,685 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 17,426 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 23 Mar 2012 17,426 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 31 Mar 2011 12,001 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 31 Mar 2011 12,001 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 9,552 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 4 Apr 2009 8,897 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 8,381 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 6,072 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha XV250?

Based on 5,249 MOT tests across 526 vehicles.

84.8%
Pass Rate
276
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
526
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 82
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 58
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 54
Drive chain excessively loose 33
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised 25
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LG52 SJX is a 2002 Yamaha XV250 in Black with a 248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 2002 Yamaha XV250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.1% with a typical mileage of 12,001 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Yamaha XV250 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 82 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LG52 SJX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha XV250 typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 24 years old, this Yamaha XV250 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was LG52 SJX registered?

LG52 SJX is a 2002 Yamaha XV250, first registered on 17 October 2002.

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The MOT history for LG52 SJX shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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